Special Panel Discussion: Innovative Youth Employment Strategies for Decent Work

Young people represent the promise of changing societies for the better. Yet, there are not enough jobs for young people. Millions are also not transitioning into decent work and are at the risk of social exclusion and lack access to opportunities that can empower them to be active agents of change for their future and communities.

Exploring the latest developments in increasing youth employment, the U.S. Mission to the UN and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will convene a special forum bringing together key stakeholders to explore the challenges in implementing successful strategies.

Join our discussion to learn how various approaches have been tailored to promote youth employment and how effective education and training programmes can better facilitate the transition from school to decent work.

Moderator

Bryce Covert, The Nation and the Roosevelt Insititute

Panelist

José Manuel Salazar, Executive Director, Employment Sector, ILO

Karen J. Hanrahan, Deputy Assistant Secretary Democracy Human Rights and Labour, U.S. Department of State

Prof. Yana Rodgers, Director, Women and Gender Studies, Rutgers University